Zimbabwe Travel Information

Climate

Zimbabwe lies in the tropics but because of its altitude (averaging 1000 metres above sea level) it has a very comfortable climate. Christmas falls into high summer and the rainy season which lasts from October to April. October is usually the hottest month of the year. Summer temperatures average between 25° and 35°C, but we would recommend some long-sleeved garments as there will be a few mosquitoes. Winter is the dry season (May to August) when there is 96% daily sunshine and temperatures of between 15° and 25°C. The nights are crisp and sometimes as cold as zero degrees, so bring good warm clothes at this time of year.

Travel, Visa requirements and currency

Rates

Rate per person includes: Transfers to and from Bulawayo airport, comfortable bungalow accommodation, breakfast, personal laundry service, use of the tennis court and swimming pool, and temporary membership to the Sports Club next door where you can play golf and squash.

Flights to Zimbabwe

At present, the easiest connections are with South African Airways. Most of the flights from Europe are night flights, but there is no jet-lag whatsoever because Zimbabwe time is GMT + 2, or the same as middle European time. Guests are met at Bulawayo airport and driven to Hornung Park Lodge. There is a Government “visa” tax on arrival in Zimbabwe of US$30.

Visas

Regulations regarding visas may also change without notice - please check with your travel agent or the Zimbabwean embassy before departure.

Currency

At present Zimbabwe does not have its own currency. The US$ or the South African Rand are the currencies most commonly used.
We strongly advise you to bring cash or US$ travelers cheques as credit cards are also not widely accepted.

Malaria Prevention

Although Bulawayo city is not in a malaria area, we strongly advise that you contact your doctor for malaria prophylactics before you leave for Africa, especially if you are coming during the rainy season. Anti-malaria medication must be commenced 2 weeks before arrival.

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Pricelist for Hornung Park Lodge
From 1 January 2009

Price per Person per day US$120

Included in the price are all services as detailed below:

- Attractive self-contained chalets (Swedish fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a shady patio) Chalets are serviced daily
-Equipment includes built in hairdryer, private wall safe and television/video
- Breakfast
- Transfers to/from Bulawayo airport (+- 30 Minutes)
- Use of tennis court and swimming pool
- Use of Squash court and Golf course at the neighbouring sports club
- Video Library
- Personal laundry service

Price is per person, per day.